The collaboration between industries and academic institutions is indispensable under the emergent educational policy for developing human capital and industries of different sectors across the country, said Federal Minister for Science and Technology Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui. Speaking as a chief guest at the 4th PEC International Deans Conference held at Muhammad Ali Jinnah University…
Pakistan, Dutch, and Australian Companies Announce Partnership to introduce superior livestock and nutrition solutions! Despite being 4th largest milk producer in the world and major sub-sectors of agriculture, contributing, along with livestock, over 60% of value-added agriculture and 11.7% of the total GDP contribution, the dairy sector faces persistent challenges that hinders its optimal potential….
The International Centre of Excellence (ICE) successfully organized “Future Work Connect 24,” a high-profile event aimed at advancing Pakistan’s global competitiveness in education and fostering collaboration between industry and academia. Held at the British Deputy High Commission Karachi, the event brought together esteemed panelists, thought leaders, and stakeholders from the corporate and education sectors to…
National Foods Limited (NFL) is set to revolutionize Pakistan’s food landscape with the inauguration of its largest, state-of-the-art production plant in Faisalabad. Fueled by an investment of PKR 7 billion, the plant is equipped with cutting-edge technology and marks a significant milestone in National Foods’ pursuit to bring further innovation and quality to the food…
The Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED), in collaboration with the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ), Pakistan hosted a dynamic policy dialogue on ‘Overcoming Educational Policy Challenges through Better Governance’. The event served as a platform for engaging experts and stakeholders, fostering innovative strategies for governance enhancement, gaining valuable insights into improving educational…
A two-day conference on ‘Social Entrepreneurship in Pakistan’ organized by Accountability Lab Pakistan with the support of the U.S. Mission in Pakistan in partnership with the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) concludes in Islamabad on April 24, 2024. “With more than 44,000 exchange alumni, PUAN members like you are establishing climate-smart businesses, investing in community-driven enterprises,…
The academic council of Preston University (PU) Karachi formally decided to launch four faculties and eight departments to provide higher education to students in different disciplines. After the reform of November 2023, the new management convened the first academic council meeting under the chair of the Chancellor of the University, Naveed Yusuf. The Pro-Chancellor, Mohammad…
inDrive, a leading ride-hailing company, is proud to announce the launch of the inDrive Rozgar initiative. This groundbreaking project aims to establish 100 SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, with an investment of 7.5 million PKR from inDrive. The partnership between inDrive and HANDS Pakistan signifies a significant step towards empowering…
Living up to its standing as a responsible corporate entity, Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, carried out a nationwide plantation drive to help enhance the country’s forest cover as well as mitigate the looming impacts of climate change. Mobilink Bank’s teams from all 109 branches nationwide participated in the drive with remarkable enthusiasm…
National Foods Limited (NFL) has embarked on a remarkable journey of import substitution through project Seed To Table. By means of formal partnerships with progressive farm-managing companies, National Foods Limited aims to empower local farmers and fortify Pakistan’s agri value chain. NFL, fueled by the vision of reshaping Pakistan’s agricultural landscape, launched the ‘Seed to…
